US-based industrial gases and equipment distributor CK Supply has appointed Brad Dunn as CEO and named Tony Ruppel as President, with longtime leader Ned Lane transitioning to Chairman of the company’s board ahead of his planned retirement at the end of this year.
Dunn, a third-generation leader at CK Supply, has been with the company for 14 years, most recently as Executive Vice-President, overseeing sales, marketing, and business development. Ruppel joins from Linde Gas & Equipment, a US distributor subsidiary of Linde plc, where he served as Division General Manager for the Central South region, leading operations across five states.
Lane, who has led CK Supply since 2000 and became CEO in 2020, will step into a strategic advisory role. His career includes leadership positions at MG Industries and Air Products, as well as serving as GAWDA President in 2018.
“This transition positions CK Supply for continued success,” Lane said. “Brad and Tony bring strong leadership as the company moves forward.”
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